We are building a 2 story condominium complex with concrete slab on grade.
Second floor concrete over plywood.
The minimum plywood subfloor thickness is 3 4 for a 3 4 nailed down floor so you would have 1 1 2 above the existing subfloor.
Here is step by step diy wood floor preparation for laminate or hardwood floor installation.
Then shim the new flooring up to meet a flat spanner that rests on another piece of flooring on the other side of the dip.
Go get a bundle of cedar shakes.
Duraamen s param 5500 goes on thin in a 3 8 to 1 2 thick application.
Tacking this row down with a couple finish nails will give you better results then shim and nail through them.
Rip them down to 3 shims.
It lays down ultra flat.
Please send us information regarding the proper chemical.
When installed correctly your concrete over plywood floor will not permit moisture through will not warp or buckle and will come with all the benefits of concrete in an easy to care for floor.
May 4 2020 self leveling concrete concrete overlays the following project was executed by tom zilian of madstone floors from boston ma who created a polished concrete floor over a plywood substrate.
Spacing as you normally would.
Radiantheatflooring concreteflooroverwood mikedayconcrete in this video i m pouring a radiant heat concrete floor over a plywood deck.
Many nice products to choose from.
You need the 2nd layer.
For the second story a foamed type of lightweight concrete is being used over plywood for sound absorption between floors.
Floating a floor over that lightweight concrete is your best bet.
You cannot go over the 1 2 quot.
Substrate the thing sitting on your joists.
You need something for the second layer called quot underlay quot.
Roller painting kit http a.
If you are looking for the beauty and personalization available in decorative concrete flooring you can absolutely achieve this look with an installation over your plywood sub floor without any compromises in quality.